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Port Charlotte Middle School

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Port Charlotte Middle School ranks 510 th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

510^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Port Charlotte Middle School is a public middle school serving 884 students in grades 6-8 in Port Charlotte, Florida, which is part of the Charlotte County School District. The school has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its academic performance stands out, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Civics, and 7th grade Math, where it outperforms the surrounding schools and the state averages.

One notable area of concern is Port Charlotte Middle School's higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 32.3% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.19% to 67.53% over the past few years, suggesting a relatively lower-income student population compared to nearby schools in the Sarasota district. The school's student-teacher ratio of 18-19 is slightly higher than the Sarasota district schools, which have a ratio of 15-17.

Despite these challenges, Port Charlotte Middle School has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $8,964 in 2020-2021 to $10,811 in 2023-2024, which may indicate a commitment to investing in the school's resources and infrastructure. Overall, Port Charlotte Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Civics, and 7th grade Math, but the school's higher chronic absenteeism rate and higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggest that it may face unique challenges related to socioeconomic factors.

858

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,327

Per pupil spending ?

53.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952

(941) 255-7460

District: Charlotte

Students who attend Port Charlotte Middle School usually attend:

High:

Charlotte High School

Feeder schools for Port Charlotte Middle School:

Elementary:	Kingsway Elementary School
	Neil Armstrong Elementary School
	Peace River Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.9%

Hispanic:

26.7%

African American:

14.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2014 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Florida median (58th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg56%

Florida avg58%

510^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 47% (2016) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Middle Schools in the Charlotte

27^th of 67Charlotte among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	56.1	510 of 1205	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.5	537 of 1196	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	431 of 1177	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.7	475 of 1148	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	430 of 1136	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.4	383 of 1099	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	410 of 1035	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.6	460 of 1031	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.1	468 of 997	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.2	512 of 999	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.8	552 of 956	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.4	421 of 897	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.0	424 of 891	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.1	353 of 839	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.4	342 of 780	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.6	241 of 740	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.0	231 of 736	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.5	218 of 675	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.9	203 of 602	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	66.3	192 of 593	67.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 184%+24 vs state

Civics80%+9 vs state

Math61%+4 vs state

English Language Arts58%~ state avg

Science50%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Port Charlotte Middle School	Public	6-8	23000 Midway Blvd	Port Charlotte	33952	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7460	858	45	19.0	53.5%	411 (47.9%)	127 (14.8%)	229 (26.7%)	17 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	67 (7.8%)	56.1	510^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.7%		53.5	537^th of 1196 public middle schools	55.1%	27	59.0	61.0	53.0	60.0	65.0	56.0	50.0	84.0		80.0	$11,327	$634	$10,693
Murdock Middle School	Public	6-8	17325 Mariner Way	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7525	656	34	19.2	53.8%	349 (53.2%)	92 (14.0%)	153 (23.3%)	13 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.0%)	47.9	625^th of 1205 public middle schools	48.1%		46.7	632^nd of 1196 public middle schools	47.2%	7	59.0	51.0	51.0	59.0	48.0	55.0	48.0	77.0		68.0	$11,805	$678	$11,128
Punta Gorda Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 Education Ave	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 575-5485	1,098	57	19.2	42.6%	744 (67.8%)	79 (7.2%)	182 (16.6%)	26 (2.4%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.5%)	57 (5.2%)	43.6	693^rd of 1205 public middle schools	42.5%		50.7	577^th of 1196 public middle schools	51.8%	116	48.0	53.0	52.0	54.0	61.0	29.0	45.0	62.0		66.0	$10,513	$398	$10,116
Woodland Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 Panacea Blvd	North Port	34289	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 240-8590	1,040	62	16.7	51.2%	630 (60.6%)	93 (8.9%)	217 (20.9%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.7%)	55.8	512^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.5%		56	503^rd of 1196 public middle schools	57.9%	9	58.0	53.0	60.0	65.0	64.0	39.0	54.0	92.0	100.0	86.0	$12,642	$232	$12,411
Heron Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	6501 W Price Blvd	North Port	34291	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 480-3371	945	64	14.7	68.8%	570 (60.3%)	73 (7.7%)	201 (21.3%)	13 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	84 (8.9%)	58.4	480^th of 1205 public middle schools	60.2%		57.1	488^th of 1196 public middle schools	59.2%	8	60.0	64.0	56.0	59.0	74.0	31.0	52.0	85.0	100.0	82.0	$16,195	$2,072	$14,123
L. A. Ainger Middle School	Public	6-8	245 Cougar Way	Rotonda West	33947	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 625-9600	625	37	16.8	37.0%	466 (74.6%)	26 (4.2%)	87 (13.9%)	12 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.3%)	59.8	464^th of 1205 public middle schools	61.5%		62.3	413^th of 1196 public middle schools	65.5%	51	62.0	54.0	58.0	64.0	65.0	52.0	61.0	75.0	100.0	84.0	$12,414	$425	$11,988
Venice Middle School	Public	6-8	1900 Center Rd	Venice	34292	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 486-2100	732	45	16.2	39.5%	533 (72.8%)	11 (1.5%)	108 (14.8%)	16 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.7%)	70.6	321^st of 1205 public middle schools	73.4%		69.3	337^th of 1196 public middle schools	71.8%	16	66.0	67.0	64.0	66.0	83.0	48.0	65.0	78.0	100.0	85.0	$13,744	$205	$13,539

Frequently Asked Questions about Port Charlotte Middle School

Is Port Charlotte Middle School a good school?

Port Charlotte Middle School ranks 510^th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Port Charlotte Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 858 students attended Port Charlotte Middle School.

What district is Port Charlotte Middle School in?

Charlotte

What is the racial makeup of Port Charlotte Middle School?

Students at Port Charlotte Middle School are 48% White, 27% Hispanic, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Port Charlotte Middle School attend?

Students who attend Port Charlotte Middle School usually go on to attend Charlotte High School

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